Ch Oakridge Fernando AARD
Dual Ch (R) Oakridge Argonaut CDX x Ch Oakridge Britanias Realm ET
Retired just a whisker away from his Dual Championship title, with one All Age win and numerous placings, Magnum was a very steady and reliable worker in the field, who got on well with other dogs, was very gentle with baby puppies (and chickens!), patient with little children, and was generally a kind and gentle ambassador for the breed.
Sire of 3 show champions and other titled progeny, Magnum was able to pass on to his progeny his gentle nature and love of retrieving. He was Graded Excellent at the 2004 GSP National, by judge Herr Johann Ecker (Austria).
A very consistent, soft-mouthed performer in retrieving trials, Magnum won multiple awards at both breed and group level competition. He was the 6th generation (at least) of successfully tried and tested (showing and working) versatile German Shorthairs.
He was also my always reliable slipper-bearing alarm clock, and my lovely mellow breakfast companion in the mornings.
Magnum was a very lovable, very easy to live with dog, who I miss incredibly.